➀ The impact of AI on software and hardware development; ➁ The evolution of software from 'eating the world' to 'consuming hardware'; ➂ The comparison between traditional software and AI applications in terms of processing hardware; ➃ The two-stage development process of AI software and its validation challenges.
Recent #Software Development news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Tobias Ludwig discusses his journey in electronic design automation and the founding of LUBIS EDA; ➁ The challenges and inefficiencies in traditional formal verification processes; ➂ LUBIS EDA's innovative approach to automating and simplifying formal verification using AI techniques.
➀ AWS CEO Matt Garman suggests developers may shift from coding to other skills within 24 months due to AI advancements. ➁ Coding may become less central as developers focus more on understanding customer needs and innovation. ➂ Human oversight is still required to verify AI-generated code, but this may change in the future.
1. The article discusses the complexities of developing software for modern System on Chip (SoC) designs, highlighting the multi-layered software stack and the challenges in verification and validation. 2. It emphasizes the significant role of hardware-assisted verification platforms and virtual prototypes in overcoming these challenges. 3. The piece also underscores the importance of early software testing to avoid costly hardware respins and missed market opportunities.
➀ Developers for medical-device OEMs must balance innovation and safety;
➁ They face numerous challenges in ensuring the safety of medical-device software;
➂ The article discusses how these challenges can be overcome.
➀ Percepio, the Swedish maker of Tracealyzer, has released Percepio Detect, a tool to enhance the observability of embedded code and Edge devices during system testing.
➁ Optimized for RTOS-based systems testing, Percepio Detect supports embedded software developers with testing and debugging of embedded code.
➂ The tool offers monitoring, a shared dashboard, and debug data access for team collaboration, capturing diagnostic snapshots and supporting analysis of system data during execution.
➀ Sports Interactive and Sega have cancelled Football Manager 25, marking the first time in the series' 20-year history that a title has been skipped; ➁ The developers cited their inability to meet quality standards as the primary reason; ➂ The game was originally scheduled for a November 2024 release but has been delayed multiple times.
➀ The System76 Thelio Astra achieves a world record in Cinebench 2024 with a 128-core Ampere Altra Max CPU; ➁ The system, designed for automotive software developers, starts at $3,299 and goes up to nearly $25,000; ➂ Despite its performance, the system faces limitations with PCIe 4.0, DDR4, and single-core performance.
➀ Ed承认其所在政府承诺促进增长，但缺乏如何实现增长的明确方法，因此他制定了一个巧妙的计划；➁ 该计划旨在通过让英国的数据库向商业软件开发者开放，以促进软件行业的发展；➂ 计划中提到，政府将提供AI服务器以训练开发出的程序，并通过版权费和许可费来激励数据提供者和产品开发者。
➀ Forza Horizon 5's PS5 version has been delayed but not cancelled; ➁ The leaker eXtas1s revealed the delay on Twitter; ➂ The game was initially expected to be announced for PS5 during Gamescom in August.
➀ EA and DICE are placing a significant bet on the upcoming Battlefield 6; ➁ The current playtesting phase for Battlefield 6 is more rigorous than previous entries; ➂ This rigorous testing is part of a 'player-first' approach; ➃ The hope is that the next Battlefield will mark a return to the series' former glory.
➀ STALKER 2 has officially gone Gold; ➁ GSC Game World faced numerous challenges in completing the game; ➂ The game is set to release on November 20th.
➀ Renesas integrates Arm's Cortex M85 into its RA8 MCU series, enhancing performance with 6.39 CoreMark/MHz; ➁ The RA8E1 and RA8E2 MCUs leverage Arm Helium technology and M-Profile Vector Extension for up to 4X performance boost; ➂ The RA8 Series supports low power modes and power efficiency improvements for various applications.
➀ Wayve, a UK ADAS developer, has expanded its US operations with an office in Silicon Valley and a driver assistance testing programme in San Francisco and the Bay Area; ➁ This marks Wayve’s first on-road trials outside the UK and a significant step in developing AI software for global vehicle assistance features; ➂ The testing will help Wayve’s AI Driver product expand geographically, building a scalable driving software foundation for diverse conditions across multiple countries.
➀ Codasip has announced the L730 RISC core designed for automotive safety and security, meeting ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 26262 compliance up to ASIL D. The core includes optional safety features and security mechanisms. ➁ The L730 is available in pre-verified configurations with custom instruction extensions via Codasip Studio Fusion's Bounded Customization. ➂ The core supports RISC-V Scalar Crypto Extension and CHERI for advanced memory safety. Custom Compute is enabled by Codasip Studio Fusion, allowing for optimized processors for specific applications.
➀ The developers of Sonic Mania and Penny's Big Breakaway are undergoing layoffs due to volatile market conditions in the gaming industry. ➁ Evening Star Studios, the developer of the games, is letting go of 6 team members. ➂ The studio is seeking help to find new opportunities for the affected team members.
1. The conference aims to showcase the achievements of SW specialists in cutting-edge ICT industries; 2. It includes a championship competition for project outcomes from education participants; 3. Awards and global IT exhibition opportunities are given to top-performing teams.